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PCA 840V

1979 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,356 mi
Last recorded55,356 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 1979 Rover Mini53,775 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPCA 840V
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 55,356 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 23,546 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 23,545 miles

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 20,556 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 29,774 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 29,772 miles

Brake servo insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 24,555 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 24,550 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 3 May 2011 24,431 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 24,425 miles

Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 24,050 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s front tyre slight cracking

Pass 14 Jul 2008 23,482 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 23,356 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 20,529 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 9,038 miles

How Reliable is the Rover Mini?

Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
876
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
45,631
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 32,036
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 24,016
Steering rack gaiter split 21,375
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 18,460
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 18,348
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PCA 840V is a 1979 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 53,775 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover Mini fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 32,036 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PCA 840V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 47 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PCA 840V registered?

PCA 840V is a 1979 Rover Mini, first registered on 13 September 1979.

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